Mark Stephens Charged with Drug and Speeding Offenses
Mark Stephens, 67, faces charges including unlawful possession of a controlled substance and cannabis by a driver, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET
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Aug 24, 2026, 7:07 a.m. ET
Mark Stephens Charged with Drug and Speeding Offenses
Mark Stephens, 67, has been charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, and speeding, according to Harvard police. The charges follow his arrest by Harvard police, who reported that Stephens was seen dropping an unmarked prescription bottle under his car while getting out of the vehicle after being pulled over for speeding. The bottle contained a substance that later tested positive for cocaine. He also handed officers an open container of cannabis, leading to the cannabis possession charge.
Stephens has not been tried, and the case remains undecided. As with all charges, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ETFirst report
Harvard Police Charge Mark Stephens, 67, With Drug and Speeding Offenses
Mark Stephens, 67, has been charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, and speeding, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The charges stem from a traffic stop in Harvard, Illinois, on a date that has not been established. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; the charges are allegations and Stephens is presumed innocent.
Harvard police allege that Stephens was seen dropping an unmarked prescription bottle under his car as he got out of the vehicle after being pulled over for speeding. The bottle contained a substance that later tested positive for cocaine, police said. He also handed officers an open container of cannabis, leading to the cannabis charge, according to the Sun-Times.
Stephens has been charged but not tried; the matter remains undecided.
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